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The Independent Observer

Chingola incident free during Christmas-DC

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi says Chingola was incident free during the Christmas celebrations over the weekend. Mr Chimupi said he was happy with the peace and quiet manner in which people celebrated Christmas. He has urged the people to continue with the same mood into the New Year. The DC also […]

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Former MoH PS and five others appear in court

Former Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Malama and five others have appeared in court for alleged willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure during procurement of 50 ambulances for the Ministry of Health. Others accused are Dr Francis Bwalya ,  Dr Mzaza Nthele,  and Rebbeca Njobvu. The rest are Dr Maximillian Bweupe and Wilson Lungu, […]

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RSTA announces 10% road tax increment

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a proposed 10 percent increment on Road Tax. The agency said parliament last week passed the Amendment Bill No. 47 of 2021 for 3rd reading. RTSA Head of Public Relations Frederick Mubanga said this in a statement that the Bill proposes to revise Road Taxes payable […]

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UPND chairperson commends North Westerners

By CLOZZEN BIKALE United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has paid tribute to the youths of North Western Province for turning up in numbers to vote for President Hakahinde Hichilema, and giving the party a one hundred percent vote. He said that the party was grateful to the people of […]

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Nchanga Rangers miss ABSA Cup

By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers are going into the second round of the 2021/22 National Division One season sitting seventh on the table. Nchanga have concluded the first round of the season with 26 points from 17 games played. In their latest match, the Chingola side beat Kabwe Youth 3-0 at Nchanga Stadium. Brave sit […]

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Zesco Utd debut excite Sudanese defender

By Mercy Chewe South Sudanese born defender Peter Maker Manyang is delighted to start playing for Zesco United. Manyang has featured for Zesco three times since being cleared to play last October after getting a work permit. Manyang recently moved from South Sudan to the Zambian league. “I was happy to have made my debut […]

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Solwezi council budgets K1.5million for boreholes

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council is set to start the drilling of deep boreholes in some wards at a cost of 1.5 million kwacha in 2022 council budget. The project is aimed at providing access to clean and safe drinking water for the people in communities. And Solwezi Town Clerk Bornwell Luanga says Engineer […]

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Nchanga MP donates football jerseys

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has donated eight bundles of football jerseys and foot balls to eight wards in his constituency. Speaking during the handover of the Jerseys, Mr Chilundika encouraged the youths from various football clubs in the constituency to remain disciplined. He said that instead of substance abuse, the […]

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Man 44 kills wife and commits suicide

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-44-year-old man of Lusaka has committed suicide after beating his wife to death. Steven Yamba murdered his wife on December 24 after a marital dispute. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the development and identified the victim as Kangwa Mwango , 33, of Lusaka. He said that Yamba killed his wife after a […]

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